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Posted:
December 12, 2020
Location:
Stanford, California
Salary:
Open
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Full-time



Project Manager - Industry Relations and Digital Health

Stanford University

Job Number: 88081

The Industry Relations and Digital Health team (IRDH) is seeking a project manager to oversee the development and execution of various activities for a strategic partnership between Stanford Medicine and an industry partner. This strategic partnership aims to fulfill Stanford Medicine's mission to predict, prevent, and cure through the application novel digital health research techniques to improve the lives of those living with serious illnesses. The strategic partnership activities include multiple research projects, research symposiums, a scientific exchange program, and various governance and leadership meetings.

The project manager has a key role in planning, organizing, facilitating and executing the day-to-day operations for the partnership's activities. Successful project managers will be exceptionally organized, highly motivated, customer-service oriented, capable of working independently, and experienced working with faculty, senior leaders, and physicians. The project manager will engage with world renowned faculty, senior leaders and a wide range of individuals at many levels. This role will reflect the IRDH team, so professional demeanor is necessary.

This position is a Project Manager 1 - General, intended to take projects from original concept through final implementation on contained risk assignments (projects have mechanisms or managerial controls to minimize risk). Work is typically comprised of 50% time contribution towards project leadership and 50% as a technical contributor.

IRDH was created to serve as the front door for organizations interested in exploring strategic relationships with Stanford Medicine. We collaborate with key stakeholders and offices across campus to plan and execute projects quickly and efficiently. By joining the Industry Relations and Digital Health (IRDH) team you're joining the front lines of an exciting revolution in health care.

Duties include:
  • 75% of the role will be actively supporting a large strategic partnership with a large pharmaceutical company based in Europe.
  • 25% of the role will be actively supporting a small entrepenuaral project piloting in the Stanford Medicine ecosystem.
  • Perform the full range of project management cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Lead projects requiring functional integration. Complete sub-project and/or stand-alone elements (or a contained project such as construction project).
  • Direct development of an action plan, and estimate requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project.
  • Facilitate discussions and negotiations to drive recommendation consensus within scope of responsibility.
  • Develop and help execute comprehensive change management strategy and communication plan relative to project scope and stakeholders on a focused project; actively manage resistance to change.
  • These elements typically delineate the project management involved at this level: Charter- charter and scoping involvement or scope definition, identify and shape scope; # of disciplines /stakeholders to manage is contained to localized department or university constituents; risk- manage and report on risks associated with projects to upper management, risk sharing is maintained between management and project manager; project complexity involves straight-forward technology applications to drive decisions; primary university relationship is at the individual faculty, department /director level; cumulative budget/scope up to $250k.
  • Funding for this this position extends for three years with an option to renew.
  • This position reports to an IRDH (Industry Relations and Digital Health) Relationship Manager.


* - Other duties may also be assigned.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 2-3 years of project management experience.
  • Executive presence, able to partner, and influence executive-level partners as well as SoM/SHC executives.
  • Comfortable facilitating high stakes meetings with multiple parties at the table.
  • Demonstrative diplomatic capabilities.
  • Proactive.
  • Creative, analytical thinker, detail-oriented, evangelist energy level.
  • Outstanding communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
  • Confidential and professional.
  • Ability to manage multiple, complex projects and meet deadlines.
  • Highly effective written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences.
  • Ability to productively assemble, engage, and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated project management ability to employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, human resources,
  • and communications, risk, and procurement components.
  • Ability to balance customer expectations with project reality.
  • Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem solving skills in a variety of situations.
  • Keen grasp of interpersonal and impact awareness.
  • Depth of knowledge in technical discipline/domain needed to deliver projects.
  • The Stanford Medicine Catalyst team believes diverse work teams provide better results and encourage women and underrepresented minorities to apply.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years relevant experience or a combination of education and experience. Experience in management of projects of moderate size/complexity with limited performance risk, including project planning, scheduling, tracking, and budgeting.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
  • Polished written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences.
  • Ability to productively engage and influence cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated project management ability to employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement components.
  • Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem solving skills in a variety of situations.
  • Depth of knowledge in technical discipline/domain needed to deliver projects.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills to work with physicians, faculty, staff and students with tact and diplomacy.
  • Highly effective and polished written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences, ensuring the purpose/main ideas/thesis is always clearly stated in documents.
  • Advanced computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications. Familiarity with both a MAC and PC. Must be proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite, and ability to use various online software tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Mural, etc.)
  • Demonstrated success in following through and completing projects.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, set goals and expectations, and meet deadlines. Effectively communicating variance to deadlines or expectations, when necessary.
  • Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
  • Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions.
  • Project management skills to ensure deadlines are met. Understanding of the demands of executive level positions and the ability to meet these demands with tact and diplomacy.
  • Takes precaution and understands the importance of projects/tasks that may be under privacy and/or a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
  • Advanced information gathering skills and interrogation skills.
  • Ability to work independently - self-started and proactive.
  • Excellent, communication, conflict management, collaboration and influence skills.
  • Keen grasp of interpersonal and impact awareness.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
  • Frequently sit, perform desk based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
  • Occasionally stand/walk, write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds.
  • Rarely use a telephone, kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach/work above shoulder, grasp forcefully.


* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • May be exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures, be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, allergens/biohazards/chemicals /asbestos, or heavy metals or work on roofs at heights greater than 10 ft.
  • Travel locally and cross-university.


WORK STANDARDS:
  • When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
  • Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
  • Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.


Additional Information


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Location: School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
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To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stanfordcareers.stanford.edu

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.







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Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Stanford opened its doors in 1891, and more than a century later, it remains dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. The University's thriving diverse community is comprised of nearly 7000 undergraduate students, 12000 graduate students, 2000 faculty members, 1900 postdoctoral scholars, and over 11,000 academic and administrative staff in seven schools including several interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. The campus spreads over 8000 contiguous acres and nearly all undergraduates live on campus. Stanford offers bachelor's and master's degrees in addition to doctoral degrees (PhD, MD, DMA and JD) plus a number of professional and continuing education programs and certifications. More at http://facts.stanford.edu and http://www.stanford.edu. Stanford is an equal empl...oyment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
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